PREMATURE EJACULATION

Description:

Premature ejaculation is a condition where ejaculation regularly occurs shortly before or shortly after intercourse begins—usually within one minute or less of vaginal penetration, with minimal stimulation. This condition can be linked to both psychological and biological factors.

Causes:

The exact cause of premature ejaculation is unknown, but some factors that can play a role in this condition may include anxiety, relationship problems, abnormal hormone levels, abnormal levels of neurotransmitters, certain thyroid problems, and inflammation and/or infection of the prostate or urethra.

The exact causes of premature ejaculation are not understood. It is probably caused by a combination of physiological and psychological factors, which could include:

Anxiety, depression, stress, and/or guilt

Hormone or other chemical imbalances

Abnormal thyroid function

Inflammation or infection

Erectile dysfunction

Medications

Genetic factors

Early sexual encounters that involved the need to rush through intercourse

Complications:

Premature ejaculation can make fertilization difficult or impossible for couples who are trying to become pregnant.